This Finnish owner survey of 640 Dachshunds aged one year and over found that Dachshunds are generally active dogs, but limb shape and musculoskeletal problems can noticeably affect comfort, mobility, and willingness to exercise. The main findings Most Dachshunds were active: 76% reportedly exercised for 1–3 hours daily, and 88% had at least an hour of activity each day. Limb alignment concerns were common: 55% of owners reported an abnormal angle in at least one limb. Front-

Cambridge Vet School is calling for Dachshund owners to contribute samples to an ongoing research project investigating the genetic basis of intervertebral disc disease (IVDD) in Dachshunds.

A 2026 paper in the Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine looked at 4,295 Dachshunds from the UK, Norway, and Denmark to ask a practical question many breeders and owners care about: Does spinal health risk differ by coat type (smooth/long/wire) and by size (standard vs small)? The headline finding: smooth coats had worse spinal health metrics Across all three countries, smooth-coated Dachshunds were consistently associated with worse spinal health metrics compared with lon

The Royal Kennel Club is inviting every dog owner in Britain, regardless of breed, to take part in the UK’s largest-ever Dog Census

Instead of expensive surgery for IVDD, enzyme injections seem like a promising alternative.

A new survey to explore spinal health in Dachshunds and French Bulldogs.

Key findings from the analysis of a sample of Norwegian and Finnish Dachshunds.

Survey into the relationship between on-lead behaviour and IVDD (Intervertebral Disc Disease).

We need your support to continue our IVDD research at the Canine Genetics Centre.

In the UK, we are in the early stages of a research project to look for genetic mutations that may be associated with IVDD.